Compare Net Zero Energy Buildings (nzeb) by A. Shady, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB): Concepts, Frameworks and Roadmap for Project Analysis and Implementationprovides readers with the elements they need to understand, combine and contextualize design decisions on Net Zero Energy Buildings. The book is based on learned lessons from NZEB design, construction, operation that are integrated to bring the most relevant topics, such as multidisciplinarity, climate sensitivity, comfort requirements, carbon footprints, construction quality and evidence-based design. Chapters introduce the context of high performance buildings, present overviews of NZEB, cover the performance thresholds for efficient buildings, cover materials, micro-grid and smart grids, construction quality, performance monitoring, post occupancy evaluation, and more. Offers a roadmap for engaging in energy efficiency in high performance buildings projectsCombines solid grounding in core concepts, such as energy efficiency, with a wider context that includes the technical, socio-cultural and environmental dimensionsCovers key areas for decision-makingProvides a logical framework to analyze projects in the context of environmental changePresents worldwide examples and cases for different climates and societies | Net Zero Energy Buildings (nzeb) by A. Shady, Paperback | Indigo Chapters